In 1880s Yorkshire, Joe Skinner marries Lily to legitimize her child with Lionel Fillmore, an opportunistic aristocrat. However, Lionel's true intentions are to marry Victoria, Bridget's naive cousin, for her supposed wealth. When Joe's brother Fred threatens their marriage, Lionel murders him, framing Joe. Bridget's affection for Joe drives her to clear his name, uncovering Lionel's sinister manipulations and ultimately revealing his guilt when his brother Douglas, a gentle sculptor, finds the murder weapon.
The Black Candle
Set in 1880s Yorkshire, the story revolves around Joe Skinner, who marries Lily Whitmore, the mother of an illegitimate child fathered by Lionel Fillmore, the cunning son of a struggling aristocrat.
